Newspapers ascribe the word "climber" to any person who falls in the mountains or off a rock. To refer to anyone who… — Pat Ament Copy Share Image
The whole idea of comparing climbers is ludicrous. It would be like sitting Van Gogh down with Rembrandt and saying, Ready, get set, go. — Pat Ament Copy Share Image
Newspapers ascribe the word "climber" to any person who falls in the mountains or off a rock. To refer to anyone who falls in… — Pat Ament Copy Share Image
What one leads on-sight, in good, strong style, safely, is what one's ability is. — Pat Ament Copy Share Image
Riding a bike works your legs but not your brain. Playing chess works your mind but not your body. Climbing brings it all together. — Pat Ament Copy Share Image
Now I approach climbing differently. I have learned less effort and energy, less obsession, and more feeling, as with piano, more emphasis and less… — Pat Ament Copy Share Image
When you ride your bike, you're working your legs, but your mind is on a treadmill. When you play chess, your mind is clicking… — Pat Ament Copy Share Image
